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Meet the women behind the vaccines, helping to find a path out of the coronavirus pandemic

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From paving the way for mRNA vaccines to be used, to overseeing large-scale clinical trials, much of the critical work in bringing COVID-19 immunisations to the world has been done by women.

They may not be household names, but behind the scenes these researchers and doctors have worked tirelessly to try and etch a path out of the pandemic.

And while they have faced their fair share of challenges along the way, they are acutely aware of the importance of their roles — not only in combating the virus, but in countering the disinformation that comes along with it.

These are just some of the key players.

Katalin Karikó, pictured in 1989, paved the way for mRNA vaccines and countless other potential treatments.(

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Katalin Karikó



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